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Byrd featured at FCA Rally at Ridgecroft School
AHOSKIE – The Northeast North Carolina Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) announces that East Carolina University baseball’s Parker Byrd will appear at an FCA Rally on Thursday, Aug. 29 at Ridgecroft School. The doors open at 5:30 pm and the program will begin at 6 pm. The event...
Convicted felon arrested and charged in Lee County
A convicted felon was arrested Thursday on McNeill Road in Lee County. Willie James Broner II, 21, a convicted felon, was arrested and charged with possession of firearm by felon, possess with intent to sell and deliver marijuana, possess with intent to sell and deliver schedule VI controlled substance, maintaining a vehicle for sale of controlled substance, possession of marijuana paraphernalia, speeding, and following too closely.
Back to school guide: Students in Raleigh, Durham and Cumberland Counties return to the classroom
Students who go to schools on a traditional calendar in Wake, Durham and Cumberland counties are getting ready to begin another year.Wake County Public School SystemBus riders should have received an email on August 16 with detailed information about stops and estimated pick-up and drop-off times. Starting this school year, parents of students can get up-to-the-minute notifications via text and/or email when their child's bus is delayed. Click here for updated bus routes.To enhance student safety, WCPSS will begin using the Say Something Anonymous Reporting System (SS-ARS). Students, teachers, and administrators will be trained to recognize the signs of at-risk...
Officer working off-duty hears gunshots and find man, woman wounded in Durham; man dies
The Durham Police Department (DPD) is investigating a deadly shooting that happened early Sunday morning in the 2200 block of Avondale Drive.The shooting happened around 4:20 a.m. and an off-duty officer moonlighting at a nearby business was the first on the scene. The officer reportedly heard gunshots in a parking lot and went to investigate, according to DPD.A man and woman were found and both had gunshot wounds. The man died at the hospital and the woman is expected to survive.On Monday morning, DPD identified the man who died as 33-year-old Luis Hernandez of Raleigh.Check crime in your area via...
Man killed in overnight Durham shooting, woman injured
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Duke Football names Hall, Moore, Murphy, and Pickett captains
Duke Sports Information - Duke football head coach Manny Diaz announced on Friday evening that Aaron Hall, Jordan Moore, Maalik Murphy, and Justin Pickett will serve as team captains for the upcoming 2024 season. Hall, a redshirt junior defensive tackle, enters the season having played 26 games so far in...
Southeast Raleigh starts the 2024 campaign with big win over Enloe
RALEIGH, N.C. — They say it’s not how you start, but how you finish. However, it helps when you have a great start. Southeast Raleigh defeated rival Enloe, 49-15, in the Raleigh Classic. It’s the third straight win in the series for the Bulldogs, who rang the victory bell in their endzone to celebrate.
UNC Football: We Appreciate Your Patience
As the UNC Tar Heels gear up for a new football season, the anticipation and commitment from players and fans alike are palpable. The offseason served as a testing ground where athletes prepared for the challenges ahead, nurturing hope for a better performance after last year's disappointment. With the season's kickoff just days away, the lingering anxiety and excitement reflect the all-or-nothing nature of college football, where commitment can make or break a team's success. Fans and players are ready to see how the hard work translates onto the field.
NC State among schools recruiting powerful DL Trashawn Ruffin hardest
One of the biggest reasons NC State sustained success under veteran head coach Dave Doeren is the consistent high-level defensive line play. Obviously, a major part of that puzzle is recruiting, and the Wolfpack has consistently identified and landed impact players in the trenches. Looking ahead to 2026, Mount Olive (N.C.) North Duplin standout Trashawn Ruffin is among State's top defensive line targets.
Durham Is Looking For Artists!
LIKE US ON FACEBOOK. FOLLOW US ON TWITTER AND INSTAGRAM. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE. The City of Durham’s Cultural and Public Art Program invites artists and artist teams to submit portfolios as an entry to join the City of Durham Pre-Qualified Artist Registry. This registry will serve as a resource for the program’s selection of artists and artist teams to create City cultural and public art projects. Access to a predetermined network of qualified artists saves artists and staff members valuable time by making the process for responding to the numerous calls issued by the City more efficient. It also strengthens and streamlines the program by maintaining a database of artists in the community with particular skill sets.
UNC's 'Experimental Suites' Might Be the Most Embarrassing Idea of the Year
If I was looking to buy North Carolina season tickets and someone pitched me on one of these "experimental suites", I think I'd cuss them out. What is the idea here, exactly? So you're buying a "suite" of wooden bar chairs far less comfortable than the permanent seats right next to them — credit to UNC for having padded seats, that's a win — in a bad location where nobody was buying tickets, but you get a little bit of shade from a glorified beach tent? At least they also look terrible and embarrassing.
Coaching mentor returns to sidelines
It’s been said that a good coach can serve as a mentor, guiding athletes through challenges and triumphs and instilling values that transcend the realm of sports. You can count Northampton County’s John Brown into that category – twice. After leaving the bench and hanging up his whistle and clipboard following 18 years of service at Lasker’s Northeast Academy, Brown returned just a few years ago – first as a...
Republicans sue North Carolina elections board, allege flouting of voter roll review law
This story first appeared in NC Newsline. Republicans sued North Carolina’s elections board on Thursday, demanding enforcement of a new law that requires cross-checking jury documents to remove noncitizens from voter rolls. The Republican National Committee and North Carolina GOP allege that the North Carolina State Board of Elections has “deliberately declined” to enforce the […]
Charlotte felon arrested after marijuana, gun found inside car in Lee County, deputies say
SANFORD, N.C. (WNCN) – A convicted felon is facing several charges after being found with marijuana and a gun during a traffic stop in Lee County on Thursday, deputies said. According to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, deputies pulled over a car driving on McNeill Road in Sanford. During the traffic stop, deputies found nearly one pound of marijuana, THC edibles, a firearm, along with items of paraphernalia, the sheriff’s office said.
Durham police officer helps save child from drowning
DURHAM, N.C. (WNCN) – A Durham police officer is being recognized after helping save a child’s life earlier this summer. Officer M. Bruinton says he was on his way to another call on July 5 when he was sent to a drowning call. When he arrived, the 2-year-old child had already been pulled from the water, but was unresponsive and had no pulse. That’s when he jumped into action and performed life-saving first aid to the child.
Wake County Schools implement 24-7 anonymous tip line for student safety
Traditional calendar schools begin next week, and student safety will be top of mind.Wake County schools are now using the Say Something Anonymous Reporting System. It was created by parents whose children were killed in the Sandy Hook massacre and has grown nationwide.The app provides "a holistic solution to school prevention... featuring (a) educational program, easy-to-use technology, ongoing curriculum, and sustainability support." It teaches students, teachers, and administrators how to recognize the signs of at-risk behaviors, especially within social media.It also provides a 24-7 anonymous tip line. Students and staff can submit tips online, through an app, or by calling...
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